Can you start dating while still going through the divorce, or is there a certain amount of time you should wait? How do you know you’re ready to move on? Like all major life changes, going through a divorce can…
If you cheated on your partner, your relationship does not necessarily have to end. Even though admitting of cheating to your partner will cause much heartache and anger, your relationship can survive. But repairing a relationship will only happen if…
It is amazing to watch your kids bond with their grandparents. The people who raised you are now part of your own parenthood journey, which is an incredible experience. Grandparents provide an abundance of wisdom, experience, and love, and the…
Differences in parenting is an area where many couples struggle, and it can lead to divorce or living with resentment when it goes unresolved. You vowed to be together for better or for worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and…
If you want your partner to change, start by accepting them for who they are. In The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, Dr. John Gottman says, “People can change only if they feel that they are basically liked and…
When you’re in the dating world, it’s not uncommon to be drawn to a certain “type” of person. Maybe you’re interested in a physical type, such as people who are taller than you or brunettes with curly hair. Or perhaps…
Everyone copes with stress in different ways, and some may resort to maladaptive measures of managing stress, which may include abusing drugs. Stress is the body’s response to outside events or changes, and it may be the result of a…
It can be easy for couples to grow apart over time, particularly when each person has responsibilities and commitments that pull them in other directions. Without realizing it, these forces can start to put people on differing paths, often to…
When you or your partner is unhappy about the allocation of household chores, the stress level in your home can increase tremendously. If you ask wives what their top source of stress is, quite a few will respond that it…
Fear of confrontation is the fear of any conflict-related situation, created either by you or someone else. People who have fear of confrontation tend to avoid expressing their feelings or rights if they feel it might end up in a…
